upside 1 of 2

noun

Definition of upsidenext
as in downside

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upside

2 of 2

preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of upside
Noun
Marshall emerged as the successor to Jalon Daniels during the preseason and has shown flashes of his upside and potential. — Steven Johnson october 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026 Others require more capital than the potential upside can justify. — Michael Ligon, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Preposition
Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
  1. downside
  2. upon
  3. curve
  4. on
  5. shift
  6. against
  7. swing
  8. turn
Noun
  • And yet there’s a downside when needs become fungible, and easily recast as preferences.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Oh nooo, the downside of this game of relationships and trust!
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of downside
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Noun
  • The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of curve
Preposition
  • Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of on
Noun
  • Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If there is a starquake, a sudden shift in the neutron star crust, the magnetic field gets shaken violently.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Preposition
  • Catholics have used Scripture to argue for and against deportations and strict immigration enforcement.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This comes after Toney also already set the school record for single-game receiving yards in the season opener against Stanford.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of against
Noun
  • After his swing through the Upper Peninsula, El-Sayed had headed south, to the thumb of Michigan’s mitten.
    — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • These are voters who bounce from one side to the other — the rare swing voters.
    — Mara Liasson, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Once Scottie’s released from the hospital, the film takes a very dark turn.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • These contracts, typically guaranteed for two or three years, turned loyal firm stewards, waiting their turn for top dollar, into free agents ready to jump.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn

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